WELCOME TO SAINT ANDREW’S
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| At St. Andrew’s, we welcome everyone who seeks to experience God (in some way) – and we respect the dignity of every human being. Whether you are a year-round Islander, a summer resident or guest, or a first-time visitor, we very much hope you enjoy your time with us. Come as you are, come be who you are, and see! |
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OVER 100 YEARS OF HISTORY |
| St. Andrew’s began in 1895 as an Episcopal mission, and by 1910 the church building was consecrated. It features Tiffany stained-glass windows and a pulpit the shape of a dory. |
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>> explore our traditions |
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COME AND VISIT |
| We are located on the beautiful Island of Martha’s Vineyard. If that’s not reason enough to make it out here, learn more about our endearing Episcopal church. |
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THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE |
| St. Andrew’s is an episcopal Church, part of the world-wide Anglican Communion, and a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. |
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>> learn about the Episcopal Church |
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RECTOR’S MESSAGE
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| Greetings, friend! And welcome to our website…we’re so glad you found us! It’s a little hard to describe all the things that are happening here at St. Andrew’s, but I have to say this: Great things are definitely happening, and it’s exciting. Really. For those who’ve wondered about church these days, this might be a good church to try. I believe all of us have a hunger and thirst inside that can’t be satisfied by food and water. It’s our spiritual side, and life becomes wonderful when we pay attention to it and explore it. The trick is to find a space that can help us nurture our spiritual lives and grow in a safe and welcoming environment. Some churches are better than others at providing that sort of environment. Those that succeed work for success. We at St. Andrew’s have joyfully undertaken that work. If you are seeking a place that is renewing itself, we might be just the right fit for you. And if you have a family, this might be a great fit for them, too. A good church can be a wonderful help and lift in life—and in ways that might surprise us.>> read more |
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SUNDAY WORSHIP AT ST. ANDREW’S
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Holy Eucharist, Rite I – Quiet and contemplative; without music. |
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Newer (Rite II) Holy Eucharist. Expressive; with organ and choir. Sunday School for children grades K – 4 takes place during the 10am service. Nursery open. Coffee and celebration follow. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT ST. ANDREW’S
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WELCOME TO SUMMER AT ST ANDREW’S CHURCH! HERE ARE SOME COOL AND NOURISHING SUGGESTIONS TO GO WITH YOUR LEMONADE…
- CENTERING PRAYER IS AN EASY TECHNIQUE TO LEARN and a real-life changer to practice for just a few minutes each day, or when you can—TRY IT OUT! Our Centering Prayer group meets between worship services Sundays at 9:15 am across the street in the Parish House. (Looking for a way to introduce balance, health, wholeness and meaning to your life? This could just be your ticket…)
- OUR SUMMER ADULT BIBLE STUDY meets every Tuesday morning at 8:22 am over in the Parish Hall. This past week we had 9 with us, and it was an awesome conversation! Come share a cup of coffee and some thoughts with us!
- WE’VE JUST CHOSEN OUR SUMMER BOOK: Brene Brown’s “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead” looks like an awesome summer read! Please sign up on the list in the Parish Hall, and we’ll pick a date and time everyone likes—and why not sign up a friend or two?
- WE OFFER MORNING PRAYER at 8:00 am Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and on Wednesdays at Noon, it’s Holy Eucharist—in each case, about 20 minutes long! Great way to start a summer day, or get a mid-week spiritual ‘fill-up’ of Christ—the Word of God!
- HAVE A CRAFT OR ARTISTIC TALENT YOU’D LIKE TO SELL? Our third annual St Andrew’s Church Craft Sale will be held SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 from 10:00 am—3:00 pm and just might be a great way for you to make some cool cash—or someone you know who’s got a talent for this sort of thing. ALL PROFITS GO TO THE DIOCESE OF MASSACHUSETTS’ “TOGETHER NOW” CAMPAIGN, and help St Andrew’s Church in meeting our $20,000.00 pledge. Interested? Please call Bonnie Deitz at 627-4669 or email her at bonnie_deitz@comcast.net. (it’s CHEAP! a 5×8’ table is $30 and an 8×10’ table is $50.00!)
- FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HELP WITH OUR SUNDAY MINISTRIES, please take a look at the summer calendar and offer to minister when you can—we’ve got a few gaps left open—especially ushers! (Looking to get in the action? Come see Father Chip, and we’ll get you up and running!)
- HAVE SOMEONE SPECIAL YOU’D LIKE US ALL TO PRAY FOR? Our Sunday Prayer List is just the thing! If you can get here a few minutes before worship, we leave the prayer list out on the table for everyone to add their own names—so just go for it! Feel free to use first or both first and last names (if you won’t be breaking any confidences) and please try to write legibly. (Also, if you’d like, you can always call or email the office or Father Chip with any special requests, and our crack Prayer Warrior team will pray for them, confidentially, every day!)
- SUMMERTIME IS THE PERFECT TIME TO MAKE YOUR CONFESSION before God—it’s easy, and IT WORKS! If you’ve never given confession, you’ll find it lets you get things off your chest and helps you to move on with life. Strictly confidential, and never brought up again by Father Chip, unless it’s something you want to work on together. Why not go for it?
- HAVE A GREEN THUMB AND LOVE YOUR CHURCH? Just a few minutes of help in our Memorial Garden will help ensure it stays handsome for the summer and healthy for future generations. Please see Father Chip and he’ll get you up and running…or down and weeding!
- AND SEE SOME GREAT PHOTOS! USE THE ABOUT US TAB ABOVE/LIFE AT ST. ANDREWS.
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Church Office Hours:
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Heather Anne Slayton, Tuesday—Friday, 9:00 am—3:00 pm.
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Father Chip Seadale: Monday 9—11 am and Wednesday 2—4 pm (and available by appointment).
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Please note that Heather Anne is not in the office Saturday through Monday, and Father Chip is not in the office Friday and Saturday.
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Father Chip can always be reached in emergencies on his cell at 774-563-9716.
AND join the conversation on our FACEBOOK page!
“The Vision of St Andrew’s Church is to make God present in our families, our neighborhood, our town, the Island of Martha’s Vineyard, and in the world.”
Our Vestry
Wardens: Bonnie Deitz and Chris White
Treasurer: Wesley Brown
Parish Clerk: Sandra Mott
Members at Large:
Adam Wilson, Claudia Metell, Dean Gifford, Paul Anastacio, Suzanne Alberich and Pam Monterosso
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